Final Score: Suns 96 - Magic 94
Saturday, January 31, 1998 at 7:00 PM ET
Suns @ Magic
NBA model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Suns | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 12 | 7 |
| Last 5 meetings | 2 | 3 |
| Average points | 112.3 | 107.0 |
| Last meeting | 111 | 86 |
| Stat | Suns | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 42 | 45 |
| Avg points scored | 98.7 | 89.8 |
| Avg points conceded | 94.6 | 93.0 |
| Win percentage | 67% | 47% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 47% |
Recent Results
Suns
@ Miami Heat
Jan 30, 1998 · Margin: +3 · Total: 145
74-71
@ Charlotte Hornets
Jan 27, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 233
113-120
@ Atlanta Hawks
Jan 26, 1998 · Margin: +5 · Total: 187
96-91
vs Denver Nuggets
Jan 23, 1998 · Margin: +16 · Total: 170
93-77
vs Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: -10 · Total: 228
109-119
@ Golden State Warriors
Jan 20, 1998 · Margin: +18 · Total: 156
87-69
vs Miami Heat
Jan 18, 1998 · Margin: +9 · Total: 183
96-87
vs Orlando Magic
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: +25 · Total: 197
111-86
vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: -18 · Total: 186
84-102
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 12, 1998 · Margin: -6 · Total: 186
90-96
Magic
@ Houston Rockets
Jan 29, 1998 · Margin: +7 · Total: 183
95-88
@ Detroit Pistons
Jan 28, 1998 · Margin: -5 · Total: 177
86-91
@ Miami Heat
Jan 23, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 192
90-102
vs Milwaukee Bucks
Jan 21, 1998 · Margin: -7 · Total: 175
84-91
@ Los Angeles Lakers
Jan 19, 1998 · Margin: -3 · Total: 181
89-92
@ Utah Jazz
Jan 17, 1998 · Margin: -14 · Total: 200
93-107
@ Phoenix Suns
Jan 16, 1998 · Margin: -25 · Total: 197
86-111
@ Sacramento Kings
Jan 14, 1998 · Margin: -12 · Total: 204
96-108
@ Denver Nuggets
Jan 13, 1998 · Margin: +14 · Total: 182
98-84
vs Boston Celtics
Jan 10, 1998 · Margin: +8 · Total: 172
90-82